Add 32/18 and 45/48
1st number: 1 14/18, 2nd number: 45/48
32/18 + 45/48 is 391/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
32/18 = 32 × 8/18 × 8 = 256/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
45/48 = 45 × 3/48 × 3 = 135/144 - Add the two like fractions:
256/144 + 135/144 = 256 + 135/144 = 391/144 - So, 32/18 + 45/48 = 391/144
In mixed form: 2103/144
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